This will probably be the longest post of this series. Just a preview of how I came to this place. I like to blame the "Movies". Believe it or not food got me here, and for a change not because I was eating it. I was invited by my sister-in-laws to see Julie and Julia. If this were Roger Egbert's blog, I'd give it a thumbs up; four stars, etc. But beyond the movie, it introduced me to blogging. Oh sure I've her the word here and there, mostly there. Seemed something that was way beyond my scope of computer savy. But the movie inspired me to get out of my comfort zone and try this little experiment. So here it is. My blog. Unlike the character in the movie, I have no desire to cook food (and eating it really isn't a challenge) So I gathered up courage and decided to work on "Getting Healthy". At first I intended this to be about a healthy body, but have also learned over the years, that a healthy mind is just as important. So, I say to myself, why not focus on both; hence my blog "Getting Healthy mind and body.
My goals: 1)to do something healthy for my body and/or mind each and every day.
2)blog about it so I have accountablity to myself
3)work on my writing skills by keeping a journal.

Deadline: I hope I continue this for ever, but forever is a really really long time to commit to something. So in staying with the theme of the movie, lets say 365 days; 52 weeks; 12 month;1 year. Now there may be days where I am away from a computer (hopefully because I'm off on some exoctic island with my husband) so I will play catch up. There is my introduction:

Actual Blog:
Day 1: Body - I did my 30 minute treadmill before 8:30 am this morning. Those minutes go by so fast when you are listening to great music. Be thankful I can't sing over the internet, otherwise I'd give my rendition of "Mr. Postman". I followed up the treadmill with body twists with my exercise bar. (A gift from my very best friend Janice)
Mind - I woke up this morning and using a technique I learned from "The Secret" I thought about the previous day and what I could have changed to make that day even better. Nothing major jumped out at me because the previous day I felt had been a good one. I also had the chance to babysit my great-niece in the morning. She is a precious, adorable and very smart. How can cuddling a 3 month old not be great for your mind? (guess my legs got a workout from rocking back and forth as well) Thank you to my niece Alisa for trusting me with your heart and sole!
As I pull the covers up over my shoulders tonight, I will remind myself of all the things that happened during the day that I need to be greatful for!!
I promise the next blogs won't need their own chapters!!
Night night